A large volcanic lake that is ideal for outdoor activities, Aydat offers a prized natural setting in the heart of the Auvergne Volcanoes Regional Natural Park.

A mountain resort at the foot of the Sancy, Mont-Dore combines thermal spa treatments and winter sports in a remarkable natural environment.

A major site of the Auvergne novel with its 12th century church, Saint-Nectaire is a thermal village nestled between volcanoes and mineral springs (historic thermal baths).

At the gates of the Chaîne des Puys, Orcines combines volcanic natural spaces (Puy de Dôme) and suburban residential areas in a preserved setting.

A sub-prefecture with a rich Romanesque past (Saint-Austremoine Abbey) and a diversified economy (factories, services), Issoire is the dynamic crossroads of southern Limagne.

A former royal fortress perched on a volcano, Usson offers a unique panorama. Classified as one of the Most Beautiful Villages, it seduces with its heritage and local vineyards.

In the heart of the Couze gorges, Saint-Floret retains a medieval charm (painted church, ruined castle) in a green setting conducive to cultural walks.

A former Auvergne stronghold, this town houses a remarkable royal castle and Romanesque church, witnesses to its rich past in the heart of the Puy-de-Dôme volcanoes.

A medieval town at an altitude of 1050 m, Besse combines heritage (ramparts, church) and tourist dynamism thanks to the nearby Super-Besse ski resort.

A former rural county seat of the Cézallier, Ardes extends over a volcanic plateau. Known for its Auvergne animal park, it lives mainly from agriculture and family nature tourism.

Dominated by its majestic medieval castle, Murol offers a postcard setting between Lake Chambon and the Sancy mountains, attracting family tourism in both summer and winter.

A former tanning capital, Maringues is a Limagne town marked by its covered market halls and historic houses. Today, it is a local service center in the heart of the plains.

A medieval town in Auvergne renowned for its garlic, Billom retains a historic half-timbered center and serves as an active rural town at the gates of the Livradois.

A Belle Époque thermal setting, Châtel-Guyon combines early 20th century architecture and green spaces. Its wellness vocation continues around its new thermal baths and parks.

A fortified wine-growing village perched on volcanic tuff, Montpeyroux is one of the Most Beautiful Villages. Its medieval tower offers a panoramic view over the Limagne plain and the mountains.

A Belle Époque resort on the banks of the Dordogne, La Bourboule is renowned for its pediatric thermal baths and family leisure activities all year round in the natural setting of the Sancy.

The former capital of the Auvergne lands, Riom is an art and history city with a rich heritage (basilica, mansions). A sub-prefecture, it radiates over the Limagne plain.

The capital of Puy-de-Dôme, Clermont-Ferrand blends historical heritage (black lava cathedral, Romanesque basilica) and economic dynamism (industry, research) at the foot of the volcanoes.

A thermal resort of Gallo-Roman origin, Néris-les-Bains cultivates a retro charm. Its ancient remains (amphitheater, baths) and gardens make it a haven of well-being south of Montluçon.

The former capital of the Bourbonnais, Moulins is a city of art (museums, cathedral) and services. The prefecture of Allier, it combines ducal heritage and administrative dynamism.

A fortified medieval village in the Bourbonnais, Charroux is labeled as one of the Most Beautiful Villages for its heritage (market hall, ramparts, churches) and craftsmanship (famous mustard).

A town of agricultural tradition (fair, crops) known for its folklore festival, Gannat is a local service hub in southern Allier, rich in a castle-museum and painted churches.

A famous international thermal resort, Vichy combines Belle Époque elegance (parks, Opera, palaces) and modern dynamism. Its waters and facilities make it a year-round wellness and conference hub.

Nestled in a meander of the Allier, Lavoûte-Chilhac charms with its old bridge and Cluniac priory. This classified village highlights an exceptional natural setting and religious heritage.

A small village classified among the Most Beautiful Villages, Lavaudieu owes its reputation to its Benedictine abbey and Romanesque cloister, preserved in a peaceful natural setting in the Senouire valley.

Dominated by its powerful feudal fortress, Polignac (classified as one of the Most Beautiful Villages) watches over the nearby Le Puy-en-Velay. This agricultural village of the Velay combines volcanic landscapes and unique military heritage.

A pearl of the Xaintrie in Cantal, Salers is a classified Renaissance village. Its basalt houses and ramparts overlook the valley, renowned for the Salers cattle breed and the eponymous cheese.

Perched on a volcanic promontory at 880 m, Saint-Flour (a city of art and history) retains a Gothic cathedral and ramparts. A sub-prefecture of Cantal, it animates a territory of mountains and plateaus.